Fellowship Opportunity in Impact Investing - Food Security & Agriculture
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Posted By: Lailah Berry on April 05, 2021 FEATURED Content Become a Kirchner Food Fellow and be an impact Venture Capitalist for a year! What: A year-long training program where fellows will be “impact venture capitalists”, deciding on an investment in an early-stage company with a mission to address food security. Fellows will have full discretion over $50,000 of investment capital. Why: The field of capital allocation is in dire need of diversification. Just 6% of investment professionals in venture capital are people of color. A 2018 study found that 40% of venture capitalists surveyed attended either Harvard or Stanford University. The KFF alumni represent over 40 institutions, 9 countries, and gender parity compared to a VC industry standard of approximately 82% male. KFF aims to bring diversity to capital allocation via workforce development. Who: Graduate and undergraduate students studying at institutions designated as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). When: August 2021 - July 2022 (see companion Timeline document). Where: Weekly virtual meetings and quarterly in-person events (when conditions allow, given the COVID-19 pandemic). Ready to invest in a trillion dollar industry? Apply now: https://fundthefood.com/application/ Program Offerings: ● Payment via stipend ● Academic credit available (as permitted by home institution) ● Exposure to early-stage companies in food/ag industry, sourced by the fellows ● Training in financial and impact due diligence ● Access to a network of past fellows and directors for professional growth Application Process: ● Apply via this link ● E-mail your CV/resume and academic transcripts (official or unofficial) to bgkirchner@fundthefood.com ● Applicants moving to the second round will go through additional screening, including interviews with each of the directors Apply on their website: https://fundthefood.com/application/ Questions? Contact us. Hattie Brown, Director hbrown@kirchnergroup.com Blair Kirchner, Director bgkirchner@kirchnergroup.com If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Lailah Berry
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